Last Update: April 05, 2023, 7:32 pm IST
YouTube users should read this warning
The video streaming platform is investigating the scam mail and has shared tips to avoid becoming a victim.
Billions of people use YouTube to watch videos and play only their favorite tracks. But it also makes the platform very attractive to scammers, and the app is now warning its users about a new phishing attack that’s using YouTube’s name.
YouTube is seeing a number of people receiving scam mail from fake YouTube email IDs. It has warned users not to click on any link provided in such mail and also not to download any attachment appearing in the mail.
The platform says that people are receiving scam emails from the id no-reply@youtube.com which is nothing but a phishing attack on the user. YouTube has started investigating these attacks and the platform has shared a list of them. Advice Which can help protect you from phishing attacks.
What is Phishing Attack?
This form of attack is basically used by sending a fake email that claims to be from an official channel or a reputable company. The whole purpose of phishing is to steal confidential data such as passwords, which can help an attacker steal money or access personal data, for which they can demand a ransom.
How to identify scam mail?
YouTube says that attackers have started using sophisticated methods to send these emails, so you need to be careful about the content and the sender of the mail to avoid falling into the trap.
– The sender of the mail will look genuine but the ID will clearly show that it is a scam mail. For example, you may receive an email from an ID with gmail.com, but make sure there is no typo in the front of the ID, which is usually a sign that it is a fake mail.
– The content in the mail usually contains a link or attachment which it will ask you to click or download
– Make sure the sender’s name and email id are the same
– Hover the cursor over the attached link to see if it shows you the correct URL
– Never share password or YouTube details with anyone via email.
The best way to secure your YouTube account is to enable two-factor authentication so that an attacker needs not only your account username and password but also an OTP confirmation to bypass the page’s security settings .
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